Sludog

I will probably be getting a 1911 with the batch of permits I am getting. My shooting planned for this gun is range and target so far but the 1911 will be my home defense go to gun. I was set on getting a Kimber or S&W performance series since they seem very popular and owners love them. I saw a few well priced Sig 1911's on the market that caught my eye. The X5 is a bit out of my price range so looking just at the various other Sig models. I have not heard much feedback on the Sig so anyone who is familiar with a Sig 1911 I would appreciate your comments. Also would you recommend a Sig 220 over the 1911 for a 45 acp handgun? Can you get 22 conversion kits for both of these?

You nailed it. I knew a girl who did poll taking in college and they would send them out with certain questions then the next day reword the same topic questions and used the better results they wanted from both polls.

I was at the range a couple of weeks ago and the guy in the lane next to me had some really fancy targets set up. He sent them out 10 yards and then walked back in the shop. I was so tempted to put a few holes in his targets but I thought for sure I would get kicked out. Lol

I had read a few posts saying that asking for employment verification is not necessary and unlawful. But I guess we are at the mercy of our towns if they ask for it.

The Remington R1/R1s look very nice and both were given a favorable review in Guns magazine a few months back I think January or February issue. Anyone have one of these babies and give input?

I will always support local gun shops for my purchases even if their prices are a few bucks more. Hey, these guys have to eat too. They have overhead and a lot of stock to keep on the shelves. If multiple local shops can't get what I am looking for than and only then is when I will shop out of state or online. I think it is a shame that some people will walk into a shop and "showroom" the items they want. Asking to see this and that and wasting shop workers time and help knowing they will not buy a thing and then buy the exact item online to save $50.

My first guess is this is Bay Head, second Point Pleasant Beach? Two super small towns full of A-hole cops. I should know, I lived in point beach when I was a young boy running wild. lol

Got it thanks.

That's good. I believe members get 10% off everything they sell except for firearms. Also the memberships are family memberships so wife and kids can shoot and you get 4 guests passes per year. I am pretty sure this will be my home range and it's only a few miles from my house. Should be open by June.

I thought this picture was photoshopped and you photo bombed the wolf. You look so happy in the picture and the wolf is smiling too. lol

Soon to be opened indoor range Shooters in Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton just off exit 58 on the GSP. Looks really nice from the plans I saw. I did hear but cannot confirm they don't allow any ammo purchased elsewhere there and you must buy their ammo to shoot and it is frangible which I hear is very expensive.

What sigs are you looking for? I saw quite a few last week in a few shops in southern Ocean County.

Or is a member on this forum.

How much was everything? If you don't mind telling. I am curious because I am looking for a Kimber in a few weeks.

I too am waiting for my FID and permits but they should be in any day now according to my pd. I am getting 4 permits so that should hold me over on pistols for a while and some fun shopping ahead the next 6 months. I do plan to get some long guns as well. I will be strictly a recreational shooter to start off. I do not hunt so I will be a range and target shooter for the most part. I have no idea on what long gun to get for my needs but have heard that a 10/22 rifle and a shotgun is a must in every collection. I know nothing about AR's and those seem to be very complicated to purchase and build. I am sure I will get a better understanding with time and maybe add one of those as well. Look for some more good advice from forum members in the future.

The only thing I hate about the CZ is the huge "made in Czech republic " on the side of the barrel. Don't know if this is every model but the ones I saw had it.

Plenty off time to write the letter in between having and empty store and cleaning the dust off his inventory everyday. The next letter will say he will offer this service for free to look like a hero. Then we will see "store for lease" signs in front of his empty shop and Robert and brother John will be pumping gas at Wawa.

My check was cashed about two weeks after 1/31 which is when I turned my paperwork in and I was also excited thinking things were moving right along. Tomorrow will be 8 weeks waiting since papers drop off. To be fair, my job dropped the ball for three weeks not returning my employment verification to my town. I found out when I called week 5 and they said everything was in order and they were just waiting to hear back from my job. My town sent out the references letters and job verification form the same time which was 2/18. After three faxes and a few calls to my employer, last Friday 3/22 the woman handling my papers said job sent back papers and I should get the call this week for pick up. I am pleased with my towns efforts in getting this done a quickly as possible.

Is the word "Straw Purchase" actually the legal term or is this slang for gun shops? I have never heard of this until I joined this forum.

Does this shop sell t-shirts? I would love to support the owners decision not to sell the guns strictly for media attention and buy a few items from him. We should all buy a little something as a thank you. LOL

I also shot the Glock 19 and then the 226 on that trip but both were 9mm and the sig was so much nicer in my hand and I shot it much better. I am not familiar with the H&K USP but I really like the look and feel on the H&K P30 but I have not had a chance to fire it. Do you have any experience with the P30? It is priced about the same as the 226. I also thought a less expensive version with the same feel as the P30 is the Walther PPQ and P99.

I guess it depends on the town. My job verification was getting bounced around to the wrong departments at my job for three weeks. I asked last week if I could just get the form and hand it to them to fill out and they gave me one no problem. The women handling my paperwork also sent the fax to my payroll dept. at work last friday and called a minute after to make sure they got it and asked them to fill it out and fax it back. I had my copy filled out as well just in case. I called today and asked if she wanted me to bring in my copy because my job was too slow and she said that she got it back on friday and told me to keep the one I had as backup just in case the detective needed it. Said I should get the call this week for permit and license pickup. This thursday will be 8 weeks since I turned my papers in but I am very pleased with my towns efforts in getting things done. My job was the reason for the delay and could have been done 3 weeks ago.

Thanks for the advice. I checked them out last week and the had no sigs in stock. I have a shop near me that had quite a few 226's in stock but they were all 40 cal which I never fired. Is there much of a recoil difference between the 9mm and 40 with the sig 226 ? I am a new shooter and I don't want to be overpowered with recoil while trying to improve my aim.

Like I said my preference is smaller mags while range shooting. Not looking to save time but to spend more time. I like to regroup after each magazine, change my grip and stance, change my target area. If you are waiting for a lane and are watching me shoot then you will probably be very annoyed because I am so slow shooting. As far as an HD option, I would not use a 9mm to protect against intruders. I personally will use a 45 acp as my home defense gun because I want the most stopping power. This brings up the debate of "more bullets vs. stopping power" and everyone has there own opinion and views about this subject but that's a whole another topic.

With Springfield guns, can you just buy the gun and mags? it seems every Springfield gun come with this type of set. I am not interested in the holster, mag holders, and re-loaders and would never use them and wonder if there is a big saving without those items included in the sale.